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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.85, 475.34 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.85, 475.34 and 100.44 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.85 : 475.34 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.85/475.34 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.85x = 475.34 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.85x = 47,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,742.65/316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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